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Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction in McKinney

Date Posted: 22 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A respected commercial general contractor in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is adding an Assistant Project Manager to its team in the McKinney area. This is a great fit for someone who has a couple of years under their belt and is ready to take on more ownership while learning from experienced project leaders.

What You'll Do

  • Support project managers on commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Manage submittals, RFIs and project documentation
  • Help build and track budgets, change orders and buyout
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and the field team to keep work moving
  • Attend owner, architect and subcontractor meetings and keep minutes and action items
  • Help prepare schedules, pay applications and closeout packages

What You Bring

  • 2+ years of experience as an Assistant PM or Project Engineer with a general contractor
  • Working knowledge of commercial construction documents and processes
  • Comfort with Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam or similar tools
  • Strong organization and clear, friendly communication
  • A degree in construction management, engineering or a related field is a plus

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • A clear path toward Project Manager
  • A steady pipeline of commercial work with a team that invests in its people

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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